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276. Only the Birth Pangs

Mark 13:1-31

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RobertT D. Ingram

... in bible dictionaries, and flatten large cardboard boxes for painting a replica. The cardboard will need to be supported by a wood frame, and the whole thing can be placed along one of the side walls in the sanctuary. If they would like, a replica of what remains of the temple (the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem) can be constructed for the opposing wall of the sanctuary. Anthems and Special Music (Mark 13:1-13) Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil We Come to the Hungry Feast (Mark ...

277. Path To A New Life

John 3:1-21

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Leonard H. Budd

... now, at age 35, he first discovered his spirit-being "strangely warmed." The message of God's love had penetrated his mind in such a way that - with a third of his earthly life already over - he was now a changed person. That personal experience shaped the remaining two-thirds of his years upon this earth. That is what Jesus was talking about when he met with Nicodemus. The deeper questions of life's meaning can be discussed when one is in the teenage years or the fifth, seventh or ninth decade of life. The ...

278. Christmas Eve

Lk 2:1-20 · Isa 9:2-7 · Tit 2:11-14 · Ps 96

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Russell F. Anderson

... as the "runts of the litter." When it comes to receiving the milk of God's grace we all have equal access. "The grace and loving kindness of God appeared for the salvation of all people" (v. 11). A glory concealed and revealed. The glory of God remained largely concealed in the person of Jesus. This glory could only be seen through the eyes of faith. Titus speaks of waiting for the "glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ" (v. 13). The glory of Christ will be fully revealed to all when he comes ...

279. The Day Of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21 · Jn 15:26-27; 16:4-15; 20:19-23 · Eze 37:1-14 · 1 Cor 12:4-13 · Ps 104

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Russell F. Anderson

... and sacrifices. However, they encountered God in a strange and unexpected manner. God had broken loose from the religious infrastructure. God's Spirit blows where he wills. Gospel: John 15:26-27; John 16:4b-15 Sermon Title: Spirit Unveiled Sermon Angle: The Holy Spirit remains hidden in clouds of ignorance and mystery for many Christians. The story of Pentecost, as told by Acts 2, doesn't do much to clear up the picture. In the Gospel of John, Jesus does much to unveil the shroud of mystery surrounding the ...

280. Proper 15

Ephesians 4:17--5:21, 1 Kings 3:1-15, 1 Kings 2:1-12, John 6:25-59

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Russell F. Anderson

... of the recipes and eat it, you will never experience the wonder of French cooking. Let's say, further, that you bake your recipe and serve it to your neighbor, without revealing how you created it. Your neighbor eats it and finds it delightful. How it was made remains a mystery to her. But she doesn't need to know how you created this gastronomical delight to enjoy it and experience it. So it is with the feast of Christ. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 111 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of ...

281. Ascension Day

Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:1-20, Ephesians 1:15-23

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Russell F. Anderson

... from the earth and receded into the clouds, two angels appeared and asked them why they were gazing into heaven, because Jesus was going to return to the earth someday (v. 11). Though this passage does point to the parousia at the end of history, it remains a fact of faith that Jesus did return on Pentecost. This suggests that Jesus cannot now be experienced in some otherworldly frame, but that he can be perceived in our midst here on earth. Consequently, Jesus directs us to not build our house of faith in ...

282. Easter 4

John 10:1-21, Acts 4:1-22, 1 John 3:11-24

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Russell F. Anderson

... did?" The old gentlemen replied: "Little children, love one another." Another neophyte chimed in: "We get your point, John, but how can we be truly great and dynamic leaders?" A third time, the beloved disciple repeated: "Little children, love one another." Love remains the essence of Jesus' shepherding style of leadership. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd..."; Psalm 117 Prayer Of The Day: Shepherd and guardian of our souls, when we wander away from your tender care ...

283. Epiphany 8

Hosea 2:2-23, Mark 2:18-22, 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

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Russell F. Anderson

... feel incompetent to minister in Christ's name. How many church members have excused themselves with "I could never teach!" or "I could never share my faith in Christ!" We need to remind one another that our competency does not originate from within us; God remains the source of our competence. Gospel: Mark 2:13-22 Feasting and fasting. Jesus was questioned about why he and his disciples did not fast as pious Jews. He basically replied that there is a time for feasting and a time for fasting but currently ...

284. Proper 25

Hebrews 7:11-28, Job 42:7-17, Job 42:1-6, Mark 10:46-52

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Russell F. Anderson

... 's trials, he moved from knowing about God (secondhand knowledge) to knowing God (firsthand knowledge). He also gained insight into his own being. It is wonderful to begin well but how much more important it is to end well. The latter days of those who remain faithful to the Lord are bound to be more blessed than the former days. Those who love the Lord for a lifetime will receive a rich harvest of blessings. Epistle: Hebrews 7:23-28 1. Sermon Title: Always Accessible. Sermon Angle: Recently, I had trouble ...

285. Trinity Sunday

Jn 3:1-17 · Mt 28:16-21 · Rom 8:12-17 · Isa 6:1-8 · Ps 29

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Russell F. Anderson

... repeats the word for added emphasis. However, we might take the expression to refer to a reality of which Isaiah was not aware, namely that God is thrice holy: holy Father-Creator; holy Son-Savior, and Holy Spirit-sanctifier. However we experience God, whatever we name him, he remains set apart and sovereign. Sinking in sin (v. 5). After Isaiah was caught up in the heavenly scene, he felt himself sinking in sin, he felt doomed. "Woe is me! I am lost! I am a man of unclean lips and I dwell in the midst of a ...

286. Wedding: Looking Outward Together

1 John 1:1-4

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Warren Gregory Martin

... as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." And lastly, the words of Jesus: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has ...

287. The S & L That Didn't Fail!

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... from savings and loans (S & Ls) that have failed now have burgeoned to somewhere in the vicinity of $325 billion, and could hit $500 billion. Taxpayers, of course, will bear the burden of bailout. It has been described as "the worst financial scandal in American history." It remains to be seen if the nation's thrift institution regulator can rid S & Ls of fraud. It is fair to say that, beyond a doubt, S & Ls have failed the American people. But Christians have a divine S & L that did not and cannot let us ...

288. Ascension

Acts 1:1-11, Mark 16:1-20, Luke 24:50-53, Luke 24:36-49

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John R. Brokhoff

... This calls for imagination, insight and resourcefulness for a preacher to discover new ideas and approaches year after year. Since there are three lections, a text can be taken from one of the Lessons. In the succeeding years, the text can be taken from the remaining Lessons. 4. The Ascension today. The ascension gives an answer to questions that the laity are asking about Jesus. Where is Jesus now? What is he doing now? Without the ascension, is Jesus still on earth? If on earth, where is his body? If the ...

289. What Have You Got To Lose?

John 12:20-36

Sermon

Erskine White

... the agnostic’s law of supply and demand to separate him from his Christian conscience. Then Jesus came along and the old John Newton died. A new John Newton was born. An old life was lost and a new one was found, a new life whose melodic fruit remains with us to this day. What about yourself? What have you got to lose? Don’t be deceived by watered down, "cake mix" gospels which make the call to Christian living seem too easy. You’ve got to die to yourself in order to live with Christ! You’ve ...

290. The Gift Of Encouragement

Acts 11:19-30

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Erskine White

... send them to their deaths. Who should step forward but Barnabas? He personally takes Saul to the apostles and vouches for his sincerity. Barnabas opens the door for Saul; he makes Saul acceptable to the church. If it hadn't been for Barnabas, Saul might have remained caught between the Jews and the Christians. He might never have become Paul, the greatest name in the church after Jesus (Acts 9:23-29). All of this happened because Barnabas was willing to take a chance on someone. He was able to see the best ...

291. We Have Come To Believe

John 6:60

Children's Sermon

... the group. One or two other children agreed with him and left also. The child who was trying to teach the others how to play the game asked the remaining friends, "Do you also wish to go away?" The remaining friends answered, "No. This is the game we came to play. We are staying. You are the one we want to follow. You know the rules." So the friends that remained played the game together. This story reminds me of this morning's lesson. In the lesson Jesus was trying to explain to people who he was. He was ...

292. Lent 1

Romans 9:30--10:21, Deuteronomy 26:1-15, Luke 4:1-13, Psalm 91:1-16

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... the central event of the gospel and the New Testament. Therefore, this reading "informs" the theology of Lent and Easter, highlighting God's rescuing and saving action in Jesus Christ. The several churches cut up the reading to serve their own purposes, but the exodus remains basic to any and all of the selections. Romans 10:(5-8) 8b-13 (E); 10:8b-13 (L, C); 10:8-13 (RC) It is claimed that this primitive confession of faith, which might have been subscribed to by catechumens at their baptism, contributed ...

293. A Word For All Reasons

John 20:19-23

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... of stemming the flood of God's grace. All of the reasons why Jesus should reject him and condemn him came tumbling down. Even his persistent doubt was not held against him. His faithlessness was more than conquered by Christ's word of peace. Though he was faithless God remained faithful for God cannot deny himself (2 Timothy 2:13). So it was true for Thomas as well, that Christ's word of peace was a word for all reasons. That is the good news. Jesus still comes with his word of grace. He still comes to woo ...

294. The African Foundations Of Christianity

Exodus 4:1-17

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Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... . Regrettably, such lies and myths have been touted as truth, and nowhere are they more manifest than in the field of religion, particularly in the founding and development of Christianity and the Judaeo-Christian heritage. Small wonder that there remains such a great conspiracy to divest Egypt of all black African influence since this is the birthplace of the Jewish and Christian faiths. Herodotus, the so-called Greek "father of history," describes the Egyptians as: "The Colchians, Egyptians and Ethiopians ...

295. Holy Unto The Lord

Exodus 19:1-25

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Walter Kimbrough

... are all around anxious to tell the world what thus saith the President. In the experience of Israel, the people knew of God’s arrival. The elements of the universe had formed a symphonic chorus to announce the arrival of God. But, for whatever reason God chose to remain behind the curtain, closed by smoke. The person of God was not revealed. Now, let us say a word on behalf of God. Not that God needs it or even wants it, but we offer it in hopes that a new perspective may be gained on the mystery ...

296. The Road To The Cross

Matthew 27:11-26

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... of Jesus' day that finally brought him to the cross. Matthew seems to be using the story of Jesus' condemnation as a way of condemning social sin. Let us consider the story in more detail. Social sin; the lust for power; the determination to maintain control and to remain in power, no matter what compromises we need to make; apathy - the kind of apathy that leads us to go along with the crowd and with our leaders, even if they are not doing the right thing. We are all guilty of such sin. Pilate was also ...

297. The Road To Nazareth

Luke 4:14-30

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... some new version of all of that which has not even been thought up yet? Who is this Jesus? One thing for sure and for certain, he still remains. Even though he has been scandalized, theologized, apologized, scrutinized and theorized, he still remains. Even though there has been cultural upheaval, political revolution, social evolution and moral pollution, he still remains. Who is this Jesus? "Is not this Joseph's son?" That was the question they asked that day when he went back home to Nazareth and stood up ...

298. The Road To Jerusalem

Mark 11:1-11

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... yourself and get ready because these things are before us on this Palm Sunday. As we think about Jesus coming down the road to Jerusalem would you be aware of these things. I This king forces a desperate decision. That is one thing. No one can remain neutral about Jesus. We have to decide. To be neutral about Jesus is to be a "quasi-Christian." For many Christians today church membership means no more than belonging to another civic club or fraternal order. They spend their lives in the middle of the road ...

299. A Lesson From Prayers Overheard

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... despised them. That's why the parable is told to those who "trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others." "I thank you that I am not like other men ... or even like this tax collector." Watch Their Eyes! But our question remains: "Does the prayer of a helpless, hopeless and sorrowful sinner surpass the sincere and righteous deeds of another in the eyes of God? Our answer is rooted solidly in the Pauline preaching of justification through faith in God through Jesus Christ. It is not ...

300. Serving With Water: The Washing

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Steve Swanson

... sons of Adam and the daughters of Eve, can only be scrubbed clean by faith and by words and by the declaration of God. The small ritual washing of feet on Holy Thursday only represented what had happened and what would continue to happen to those followers who remained faithful. There was no coming back for Judas; there would be no turning back for Peter and the others, once Jesus had washed them into slavery and service to his cause. The same is true of those few drops of water that once washed you and me ...

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